Pelosi Congratulates Fellow Democrats Following Health Care Victory

House Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-Calif.) congratulated her fellow Democrats early Monday morning following the passage of sweeping health care reform legislation.

“This happened because we had the leadership of the President of the United States,” said Pelosi during a post-vote press conference. “It happened because, in the House, our leadership worked not as a team, but a close partnership.”

Pelosi also expressed her gratitude for Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid (D-Nev.), who will be tasked with securing 51 votes in his chamber to pass the reconciliation package approved by the House Sunday night.

Sunday’s vote marks the latest legislative victory for Pelosi, who has previously passed the House's version of health care reform, cap and trade legislation and the jobs bill.